Florence Pictures | Places
A collection of photographs of various locations across the city, from the two fortresses along the perimeter of Florence's historical center to parks and shopping streets.
Fortezza da Basso
24 photosBuilt between 1534 and 1537 by order of Alessandro de' Medici after the siege of Florence, designed to maintain control over the city. Today, the fortress is city's main conference & meeting center.
Forte di Belvedere
15 photosThe second of Florence's fortresses, the Forte di Belvedere was built by Buontalenti between 1590 and 1595 by order of the Granduke Ferdinando I de' Medici, son of Cosimo I.
Via Tornabuoni
9 photosFlorence's main luxury shopping street, home to Gucci, Prada, Ferragamo, Cartier and many more boutiques.
Porta San Frediano
5 photosOne of Florence's last remaining doors along the city walls. The Porta San Frediano is in the Oltrarno area to the south of the Arno.
Cascine and Renai Parks
3 photosThe Cascine Park is Florence's largest public park, perfect for roller skating, running, a picnic or shopping at the market held every Tuesday.
Pian dei Giullari
20 photosThe hill and small valley above Piazzale Michelangelo where Galileo lived under house arrest towards the end of his life and home to the Arcetri astronomical observatory.
San Niccolò
11 photosThe tower and area of San Niccolo lies below Piazzale Michelangelo right next to the river.
Bargello and Badia Fiorentina
7 photosThe Bargello is a former barracks and prison which houses a museum today, mostly sculpture. The Badia is famous for being the parish church of Beatrice Portinari, the love of Dante's life.
Accademia Gallery
4 photosHome of Michelangelo's David and Prisoners as well as other works of art and the Conservatory of Music.
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